Rhinebeck, NY is a small town in Dutchess County along the scenic Hudson River. Local religious congregations are an integral part of the community, offering spiritual guidance and support for locals. There are three churches in Rhinebeck - St. Peter's Episcopal Church, St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, and Rhinecliff United Methodist Church - that have been providing a place of worship and fellowship for generations of local families. Each church provides worship services weekly as well as special events like holiday celebrations, bible studies, concerts and more. Additionally, all three churches provide opportunities to volunteer within the community such as helping with meals at food pantries or participating in mission trips abroad.
53.8% of the people in Rhinebeck are religious:
- 0.9% are Baptist
- 1.7% are Episcopalian
- 37.8% are Catholic
- 1.1% are Lutheran
- 2.6% are Methodist
- 1.3% are Pentecostal
- 2.0% are Presbyterian
- 0.3% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 2.7% are another Christian faith
- 0.8% are Judaism
- 0.1% are an eastern faith
- 2.4% affilitates with Islam
DID YOU KNOW
According to some estimates, there are roughly 4,200 religions in the world.